Atom Computing

Quantum computing with neutral atom qubits

Optical Bonding Technician

Product AssemblyUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeBoulder, CO, USA$65k - $90k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A four-year degree in science, applied research, or technology, or equivalent certificates or industry experience.
At least 3 years of hands-on precision optical bonding or closely related adhesive-based microassembly using controlled procedures.
Experience with optical cleaning, microscope-assisted work, precision dispensing, fixturing, controlled curing, and visual inspection.
Strong manual precision when handling small optical components, dispensing adhesives, and working with microscopes and assembly fixtures.
Ability to read assembly drawings and follow bonding instructions, including orientation, protected surfaces, and inspection points.
Practical knowledge of adhesive handling, shelf-life controls, curing records, and contamination prevention.
Ability to recognize bond defects, movement, or optical surface damage and report concerns before work continues.
Accurate process documentation and effective teamwork with optical engineers, process engineers, and Quality.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Verify components, surface condition, approved materials, and current bonding instructions before beginning an assembly.
Clean and prepare optics and mating surfaces while protecting coatings and preventing contamination or damage during handling.
Prepare and dispense approved adhesives; maintain material identification, shelf-life controls, and required process records.
Set up bonding fixtures and position components with optical engineers while preserving the required alignment and bond geometry.
Execute controlled curing procedures and record specified settings while protecting component position and optical cleanliness.
Inspect completed bonds for workmanship and visible defects; support post-cure alignment checks and report deviations to Engineering and Quality.
Maintain component and adhesive traceability, completed work records, and inspection results; perform rework only under approved instructions.
Maintain clean bonding stations, dispensing tools, fixtures, and material storage; support engineer-led process improvements and follow laboratory and chemical-safety procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience bonding coated optics or optomechanical assemblies for lasers, quantum hardware, or scientific instruments.

Salary Range: 65000 to 90000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

Verify components, surface condition, approved materials, and current bonding instructions before beginning an assembly.
Clean and prepare optics and mating surfaces, protecting coatings and preventing contamination or damage during handling.
Prepare and dispense approved adhesives; maintain material identification, shelf-life controls, and required process records.
Set up bonding fixtures and position components with optical engineers, preserving the required alignment and bond geometry.
Execute controlled curing procedures and record specified settings while protecting component position and optical cleanliness.
Inspect completed bonds for workmanship and visible defects; support post-cure alignment checks and report deviations to Engineering and Quality.
Maintain component and adhesive traceability, completed work records, and inspection results; perform rework only under approved instructions.
Maintain clean bonding stations, dispensing tools, fixtures, and material storage; support engineer-led process improvements and follow laboratory and chemical-safety procedures.

Experience & Education

Four-year degree in science, applied research, or technology or equivalent certificates/industry experience
3+ years of hands-on precision optical bonding or closely related adhesive-based microassembly using controlled procedures.
Experience with optical cleaning, microscope-assisted work, precision dispensing, fixturing, controlled curing, and visual inspection.
Experience bonding coated optics or optomechanical assemblies for lasers, quantum hardware, or scientific instruments preferred.

Qualifications

Strong manual precision when handling small optical components, dispensing adhesives, and working with microscopes and assembly fixtures.
Ability to read assembly drawings and follow bonding instructions, including orientation, protected surfaces, and inspection points.
Practical knowledge of adhesive handling, shelf-life controls, curing records, and contamination prevention.
Ability to recognize bond defects, movement, or optical surface damage and report concerns before work continues.
Accurate process documentation and effective teamwork with optical engineers, process engineers, and Quality.
Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds

About the Company

Atom Computing

Quantum computing with neutral atom qubits

Atom Computing builds quantum computers using neutral atom qubits, based in Berkeley. Its hardware relies on arrays of neutral atoms that act as qubits and can maintain quantum states for long periods, enabling complex calculations. The product works by trapping and manipulating these atoms with lasers and devices to perform quantum operations, with systems designed to scale to larger qubit counts while preserving coherence. The company differentiates itself by its focus on neutral-atom technology, which can offer long coherence times and scalable architectures, supported by collaborations, funding, and partnerships rather than relying solely on a single approach or software-only solutions. Its goal is to become a leader in quantum computing by delivering high-performance systems to universities, research groups, and tech companies, while continuing R&D and forming strategic partnerships to accelerate progress in the field.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $301.2M
Headquarters: Berkeley, CA
Founded: 2018

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